St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo

Best Clackamas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 private schools serving 5,949 students in Clackamas County, OR (there are 114 public schools, serving 56,356 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Clackamas County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Clackamas County, OR include North Clackamas Christian School, St. John The Baptist Catholic School, and Strike School: Nationwide Online School.
The average tuition cost is $11,170, which is lower than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $12,154.
41% of private schools in Clackamas County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clackamas County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Tuition listed
International Leadership Academy
International Leadership Academy Photo
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
The Marylhurst School
The Marylhurst School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Childrens Hour Academy
(Christian)
(3)
17650 SW 65th Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-2139
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Country Christian School
(Christian)
16975 S Highway 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-5503
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
Damascus Christian School
(Christian)
14251 Se Rust Way
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 668-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Good Shepherd School
(Christian)
28986 Se Haley Rd
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-5280
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Hood View Adventist School
Hood View Adventist School Photo - Come by and meet us
(Seventh Day Adventist)
26505 Se Kelso Rd.
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-4568
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Clackamas Christian School
North Clackamas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
19575 Sebastian Way
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School
(Catholic)
(3)
716 A Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 636-2121
Gr: K-8 | 223 students
Park Academy
Park Academy Photo - A group of upper school students pose for a photo on the deck outside their classrooms.
Special Education School
(1)
1915 South Shore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 594-8800
Gr: 3-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Strike School: Nationwide Online School
Strike School: Nationwide Online School Photo - Scan with your device to go directly to our website.25-26 Enrollment is OPEN!
Special Program Emphasis
(101)
National Headquarters: 19300 Molalla Ave, 427
Oregon City, OR 97045
(816) 313-2461
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy For Kids
Daycare / Preschool
13698 Se 147th Ave
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 558-8773
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9800 Se 92nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 788-7000
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Cadence Preschool Academy
Daycare / Preschool
12771 Se Sunnyside Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 855-4512
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Carver School
Carver School Photo - Budget Cuts? Busing? Large Class Sizes?
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cascade Summit Montessori School
Montessori School
3100 Parker Rd
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 723-5644
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
Chinese American International School
Special Program Emphasis
1855 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 348-3028
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Christ The Vine Early Childhood Center
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
18677 Se Highway 212
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 656-5650
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students Tuition listed
Christie Care - Clackamas River Campus
Alternative School
Po Box 368
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 675-2226
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Clackamas Day School
Daycare / Preschool
16640 Se 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
Gr: PK | 85 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 500 14210 Se Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 658-8715
Gr: NS-K
Happy Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
14543 Se Marci Way
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 698-2333
Gr: K | 20 students Tuition listed
King's Academy Christian School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Lake Grove KinderCare
Lake Grove KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Lake Grove KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Red Cedar Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Lake Oswego Montessori School
Montessori School
17823 SW Central Avenue
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 744-0454
Gr: NS
Micha-el School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Milwaukie Covenant Preschool A
Daycare / Preschool
12201 Se Linwood Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-4138
Gr: PK | 60 students Tuition listed
Mountain Park KinderCare
Mountain Park KinderCare Photo - Mt. Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
11 Monroe Pkwy
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-4077
Gr: NS-PK
Mt. Hood Academy
Special Program Emphasis
88153 Government Camp Loop,
Government Camp, OR 97028
(909) 224-9315
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clackamas County, Oregon

Clackamas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 1480
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-2755
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Victory Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
27960 SW Canyon Creek Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 570-0147
Gr: Inquire with school | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
4320 SW Douglas Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 675-8565
Gr: K | 15 students
Po Box 928
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 266-7818
Gr: 2-9 | 4 students
19600 S Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 657-9795
Gr: K-1 | 70 students

Overview

This County (Clackamas County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
51 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,949 Students
58,109 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
499 Teachers
5,003 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
62%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,170
$12,154
Average Summer Program Cost
$698
$684
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,178
$4,082
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$70.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
19 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
251 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
259 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
145 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
3,564 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
62%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,505 Students
17,001 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clackamas County, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in Clackamas County, OR include North Clackamas Christian School, St. John The Baptist Catholic School, and Strike School: Nationwide Online School.
How many private schools are located in Clackamas County?
50 private schools are located in Clackamas County.
How much do private schools cost in Clackamas County?
The average tuition cost is $11,170, which is lower than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $12,154.
How diverse are private schools in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Clackamas County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Clackamas County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clackamas County?
41% of private schools in Clackamas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Clackamas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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